Podcast Producer – The News Agents

Accepting applications until: 4 March 2025Job Description

At Global, we think big, work hard, and never stand still. We’re the proud home of the best media and entertainment, driven by our talented and passionate people. Our mission? To make everyone’s day brighter— our Globallers, our audiences, our partners, and our communities. Whether we’re in the studio, building world-class technology, or securing record Outdoor advertising partnerships, we make sure we’re doing it as a team.

Your new role

We are looking for an experienced news producer for Global’s award winning daily news podcast, The News Agents, presented by Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall.

As a Producer – The News Agents at Global, you will be an outstanding journalist with a consistent track record of producing a high profile national daily news programme, fixing news-making interviews, arranging access to locations and events, generating ideas for stories and investigations, and setting up special programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• You will bring innovative and ambitious ideas for stories, guests, features and episodes, that set the podcast apart from the crowd.

• You’ll have experience of covering US politics and help lead the editorial direction and production of The News Agents USA.

• Generate additional short form or social media content that will drive audience to the podcast.

• Work with internal collaborators and the senior podcast project management team to ensure effective production, promotion and marketing of podcast content.

• Experienced on Adobe Audition and comfortable editing audio on a tight deadline and under pressure.

What You’ll Love About This Role

Think Big: You’ll be one of the leading editorial voices on a high profile, innovative podcast presented by three world class journalists.

Own It: You’ll be a key member of the production team and will help develop and deliver original stories.

Keep it Simple: The ability to deliver high quality output to deadline.

Better Together: You'll be a key element of a dynamic team working in a lively news environment.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Established yourself as an important member of the editorial team on The News Agents, regularly delivering ideas for stories, guests and treatments that sound great on air.

• Contributed ideas that are key to the growth strategy for The News Agents.

• Delivered news-making interviews.

• Ensured that we have the best on the ground access to people and places when we take the podcast on the road.

• Impact our audience growth and create new avenues for community engagement with listeners.

• Plan, setup and produce outside broadcasts at home and abroad.

What You’ll Need

• 3-6 years experience producing daily news programming with deep knowledge and interest of UK and international news. This could be a podcast radio or TV strand.

• In depth knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs, but also broader cultural reference points.

• You will show a high level of creativity and inventiveness in audio content creation.

• Sound editorial judgment and knowledge of media law.

• An excellent contacts book which will lead to a diverse range of guests and story ideas.

• Experience of managing high profile talent and working in a breaking news environment with fast turnarounds and tight deadlines.

• You will have an understanding of how to promote podcasts effectively and the ability to generate additional social media and short form content to help drive audience to the podcasts.

Creating a place we all belong at Global

We are dedicated to creating a place where different voices are represented, amplified and celebrated. We know that we can’t serve our diverse audiences without first celebrating it in our people, which is why we’re passionate about creating an inclusive culture where every Globaller can belong. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you can find your place at Global. 

As a business, we believe in the importance of a healthy work-life balance and the value of a flexible and agile workforce. Therefore, we operate a Smart Working approach. If you need us to make any reasonable adjustments during your recruitment process, drop us an email at [email protected], we’ll be happy to help.